Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Walk through any parking lot at the University of Montana, and you'll likely find parking tickets on a number of windshields. Reporter Melanie Overcast and photographer Oliver Sommerauer followed two people responsible for passing out those pink papers. (Click video link below.)

A no decal ticket will set you back fifteen dollars.Parking permits cost just over one-hundred sixty dollars per year.

Part of Missoula’s population clears out come break time at the University. Reporter Katie Stukey and photographer Cristin Rennick found out that at this time of the year furry friends often get left behind.

Volunteer training takes place at the humane society every third Thursday of the month. For more information, visit montanapets.org/mhs/

Tune in, call in and speak out. That's what one class at the University of Montana is asking people to do. UM news reporter Jackie Bartz and photographer Andrew Granbois tunes in to College Radio's Footbridge Forum.

The Footbridge Forum’s next show airs on 89.9 FM KBGACollege Radio at 7:00 pm November 14th, and the finalshow airs November 18th at 7:00 pm.

Monday, October 29, 2007

One of the biggest concerns students and their parents face after graduation is finding a job. Reporter Kim Cosgrove looks into how the University's Career Center is helping prepare students for the professional world.

The workshops are held every Wednesday night at the Career Center from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican Holiday to celebrate deceased relatives. Reporter Kerry McKay and photographer Aricka Turner found out how one UM printing class is carving their way into the parade festivities on November 2nd.

The Day of the Dead parade will be held in Downtown Missoula on November 2nd.

University of Montana's Drama Department provides many shows every year and costumes are as essential to the show as the actors. Reporter Lauren Pedrick and photographer Layne Fisher show the work it takes to put all the pieces together.

Wizard costumes, tasty treats and smiles. No it's not Halloween, it's just another day in chemistry class. UM News reporter Rob Ashley and photographer Brandon MacDonald found out how one teacher is making learning fun.

The Montana versus Montana State Football game may be 18 days away but fans squared off last week. UM News Reporter Brandon Gondeiro explains why the fans renewed the Cat Griz rivalry before the football game.

Fans cram into Washington Grizzly Stadium to watch the Griz. But a select few have a better view than everyone else. Reporter Melanie Overcast and Photographer Adam Winger spent some time with the men that soar above the stadium.

Skydivers must have a thousand jumps and pass a test before they can jump into the stadium.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

The University of Montana can be scary especially if you are walking alone. But students can walk with an escort to make the walk safer. UM news reporter Ashleigh Ebert and Photographer Andrew Granbois found out the escorts don't get used enough even though lots of students walk alone.

GPS is available seven days a week from seven until twelve at night. To contact GPS go to the nearest emergency phone and press the red button. The dispatcher will contact GPS for you and then escort you to your desired location.

Do students know their constitutional rights?that's what several groups on campus want to find out. UM News reporter Jackie Bartz talked to students about what they would do if they were asked to hand their backpacks over to authorities.ASUM

Protestors gathered on the U-M oval to create awareness of global warming and the use of coal in Montana.U-M News reporter, Eric Allen, found out what happens when campus and community come together as one voice against global warming.

If an international student wants to attend the University they have to pass a standardized English exam. Reporter Kim Cosgrove found out that there is a program on campus for those students who didn't pass the test, but still want to attend the University.

The cost of higher education has nearly doubled in the last ten years and financial aid officials say students are taking out more and more private loan money to pay for school.The high and uncapped interest rates on these loans have financial aid officials worried.And reporter Amanda Harris, along with photographer Brandon McDonald, found out the debt from these loans can keep successful college students from pursuing their dreams. The Students Assistance Foundation and the University of Montana Financial Aid Office offer information and help for students with questions regarding financial aid and student loans.

Women's athletics in Montana are thriving. However this wasn't always the case. Reporter Rob Ashley discovered how one piece of legislation thirty-five years ago changed the landscape of sports in America.

Politics and Bars don't normally go together in a positive sense.But one politically minded group decided the two things could attract more people to become active in politcs.UM news reporter Ashleigh Ebert found out why relating to students at their hangout can help get them concerned about politics.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Students walking to school may want to look more than both ways before crossing the street, they may want to look for a cross walk. UM News reporter Jackie Bartz looks at the costly consequences of jaywalking.

The U.S. Department of Education, in an effort to help boost the quality of teacher-education at reservation schools across Big Sky Country, awarded the University of Montana 3 million dollars.Reporter, Eric Allen, found out how students are taking advantage of the Literacy Education and Teacher Training for Excellent Reservation Schools program.

The generation made up by baby boomer offspring is just hitting the workforce. Reporter Maritsa Georgiou and photographer Oliver Sommerauer looked into the 70 million strong generation that is more known for fun than work-ethic.

Refined grains and by-products can be found in many different kinds of food. UM reporter, Megan Taylor and photographer Ryan Corwin investigated a cooking class that taught alternative ways to cook a healthy meal.

Melanie Overcast is a small town girl from Chinook, Montana. She originally thought she wanted to work in print journalism, but a "quarter-life crisis" sent her running to the broadcast department. Sitting in front of a computer all day didn't appeal to her. She loves doing stories about education, the environment, health and politics. Before she works on UM News, she gets up and goes to work at 3:00 a.m. to produce and report for KECI's morning show, Montana Today. She's a little crazy.

Hailing from Helena, Montana. Ashleigh Ebert graduated from Capital High School in 2004. She came to the University because she knew they had a good journalism program and Ashleigh wanted to be cute and on TV, or become a journalist, one of the two. This is her second year working at KBGA, the college radio station, and when not enduring the wrath of her boss, Jackie Bartz, she loves it. Ashleigh enjoys taking her dog Dexter for walks and hanging out with friends.

Maritsa Georgiou came to Missoula four years ago from Minneapolis. She divides her time between Missoula and Whitefish. When she's in Missoula, she's usually working on something in the journalism building. In her down time she likes to read, sleep, play ridiculously elaborate card games, and watch the Vikings. She'll graduate in December and hopes to get a dog for Christmas.Her favorite part of UM News is all of the late night delirious laughter you can hear coming from the editing lab.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Monday, October 15, 2007

The Missoula Maulers recorded a sweep over the weekend to improve their record to 2 and 1. Reporter Rob Ashley and Photographer Brandon McDonald discover how the first year Maulers helped several Grizzlies find a home on the ice.

The Maulers hit the ice again Thursday against the Bozeman Ice Dogs at 7:30 PM.

Disabled people may never move their legs again. That doesn't mean they need to miss out on leg exercises. Reporter Brandon Gondeiro and Photographer Chris Spencer found out how an amazing chair is helping the disabled.

Children are laughing and learning at Spectrum, a hands on science expo where children experience science on their own. Reporter Irina Cates and Photographer John Zimmerman take you to where education meets fun.